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Seabrook, The Brook reach deal on casino's 264-unit housing project
SEABROOK — The town has reached a deal with the owners of The Brook casino to allow them to construct up to 264 housing units on 75 acres off Route 1. The decree apparently would resolve the appeal filed with the New Hampshire Housing Appeals Board against the town of Seabrook by Nevada-based RMH NH, LLC, a company linked to The Brook operator Eureka Casinos. The appeal was filed in 2022 after the ZBA denied variances needed to build 330-plus housing units on the southwest corner of The Brook’s acreage.
MSPCA calls for adopters after taking in 60 boxers from Essex County property
“We’re still doing initial evaluations, so we aren’t yet sure what kind of care these dogs will need before they’re ready to find new homes.”. The MSPCA is issuing a call for adopters after taking in 60 boxers that were surrendered from an Essex County property on Tuesday.
Construction Updates Announced for The Beck in Haverhill
Haverhill, MA – The Procopio Companies recently announced a construction milestone for The Beck. The 290-unit, mixed-use project in Haverhill is now weather-tight. The 5-story, transit-oriented development, situated adjacent to the Bradford MBTA commuter rail station, is now proceeding with interior fit-out and facade finalization. The weather-tight status comes as other development milestones take place, including the start of construction on the new 1.4-acre public waterfront park, and the implementation of roadway improvements as a part of a $1.95 million MassWorks grant.
Whittier Tech Metal Fabrication Students Undertake Rehab of Georgetown Police Cells
Prisoner cells at Georgetown Police Station were recently rehabilitated by Metal Fabrication students at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. Seventeen students in different grades, working under the direction of Welding Instructor Steve Palmer, undertook the job after Georgetown Police Chief David Sedgwick raised concerns over existing issues. These included the quality of the sheet metals and brackets inside the prisoner cells and their risk to inmate safety.
Judge’s Rulings This Week Limit Both Sides on Stem Impact Fee Suit Against Haverhill
Heading into trial, a Superior Court judge may well have shaped the future outcome of a dispute over “community impact fees” the City of Haverhill has assessed against a cannabis retailer over the last four years. Superior Court Judge Jeffrey T. Karp, in a Monday decision, refused Haverhill-based...
Hampton I-95 redevelopment: Here are 4 firms vying for prime NH liquor store property
HAMPTON — Four companies have bid to purchase and develop the New Hampshire Liquor Commission’s properties on Interstate 95 in Hampton. Global Montello Group Corporation, Nouria Energy Corporation, Petrogas Group US Inc. and the owners of the Common Man Roadside each submitted proposals to develop the project. They were among eight qualified bidders identified for the project by the state Liquor Commission on March 15. ...
Hampton Beach landmark: Buyer wants to demolish Ron's Landing site for condos
HAMPTON — The former home to Ron’s Landing restaurant could be turned into condominiums if a proposed project gets its required variances from the town’s Zoning Board. The restaurant property and its adjacent parking lot are currently under contract with a buyer, according to Realtor Alex Loiseau. Plans to develop the properties that make up that land – 379 and 387 Ocean Boulevard – have been filed with the town building department. The project would combine those lots to build two buildings, one of which would be five stories and need variances. The other building would be three stories and can be built without variances.
Remembering SSgt. Arthur DeFranzo
Saugus veterans and family members of Saugus’ Medal of Honor recipient honor the fallen soldier 80 years later. It was like a family reunion for the living relatives of Army Staff Sergeant Arthur Frederick DeFranzo Monday on the 80th anniversary of his fatal, but heroic duty that earned him the Medal of Honor for losing his life to save his men. Seven relatives from Saugus, a neighboring community and southern New Hampshire gathered in the VFW Post 2346 Hall named in DeFranzo’s honor after a 15-minute ceremony recounting the soldier’s role in the D-Day Invasion and how he sacrificed his life on the battlefield to save the lives of his fellow soldiers.
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